Hieroglyphics
Published on 26. September 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-340-85986-5 (ISBN)
Description
If you've ever wanted to read ancient inscriptions, then TEACH YOURSELF HIEROGLYPHICS is where to start. Discover that, as well as being historically interesting, they are relatively simple and fun to work with. This lively and informative guide offers you the opportunity not only to explore hieroglyphics but also to explore the cultures that used them.
- Uncover the mysteries of Egyptian and Mayan hieroglypics.
- Take a look at how this ancient language works and is written.
- Unravel the complexities behind Egyptian and Mayan hieroglyphics.
Practise drawing your own hieroglyphics on blank cartouches.
- Uncover the mysteries of Egyptian and Mayan hieroglypics.
- Take a look at how this ancient language works and is written.
- Unravel the complexities behind Egyptian and Mayan hieroglyphics.
Practise drawing your own hieroglyphics on blank cartouches.
More details
Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
illustrations, bibliog
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 126 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-340-85986-5 (9780340859865)
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Person
Dr. Ronald Bonewitz originally trained as a geologist. He holds a PhD in Behavioral Science, and has given hundreds of personal development courses and lectures world-wide. He is the author of numerous books on natural philosophy, personal development, and ancient mysteries and cultures. His interest in Mexican, Central American, and Egyptian archeology is life-long. As a geologist, he consulted on archeological digs in the western USA. He travelled extensively in Mayan Yucatan and was befriended by living Maya Indians, who revealed to him Maya ruins unknown to archeology at that time. His involvement in Eastern religion and philosophy has given him a unique perspective on ancient cultures.
Content
The written word; the Egyptian alphabet; signs, words and determinatives; building vocabulary; some grammar; inscriptions; Mayan hieroglyphics; Mayan numbers and calendars; Mayan language hieroglyphics; appendix - how to calculate dates; key to exercises; taking it further - reading and websites.